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Synergy supporting the WA Community
From 27 September community groups, charities and not-for-profits will have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Synergy’s new Community Giving Fund.
Accord struck in Project Symphony’s development
Synergy has signed contracts with Evergen and Rheem to supply third-party distributed energy resources (DER) for the WA Government's $35.5 million Project Symphony pilot.
Major milestone for WA's EV fast charging network
Western Australia's EV fast charging network has taken a major step forward with the McGowan Government awarding JET Charge the contract to provide 98 EV chargers at 49 locations around the State - creating the world's longest continuously connected electric highway.
Installation begins on WA’s biggest battery
The McGowan Government - through Synergy - is a step closer to delivering Western Australia's biggest battery, after the first battery units were installed today.
State-owned coal power stations to be retired by 2030
Western Australia's State-owned coal power stations will be retired by 2030 - as the continued uptake of rooftop solar and renewables forces changes in the energy system to ensure a secure electricity supply and guard against higher power bills.
New Chief Executive Officer appointed
David Fyfe appointed Chief Executive Officer at Synergy, starting today
Media release archive
2021
- 30 Nov - Innovative Project Symphony trial begins in WA
- 29 Nov - Technical solution to allow more residential rooftop solar
- 16 Nov - Working towards a net zero carbon future together
- 10 Nov - $13 million household energy efficiency pilot program launched
- 25 Oct - Green energy powering up WA schools
- 20 Oct - Contractor announced for WA’s biggest battery
- 3 Sep - Public housing solar trial saves tenants hundreds
- 24 Aug - Kalgoorlie-Boulder High School launches Schools Virtual Power Plant
- 16 Aug - WA accelerates towards longest EV fast charging network
- 15 Jul - Outreach awarded as Synergy program receives accolade from renewables industry
- 23 Jun - State Government announces South Fremantle Power Station to be sold for redevelopment
- 14 May - Synergy grants bolster Collie community
- 22 Mar - Grant program funding open to Collie community groups
- 8 Mar - Solar cars challenge ignites engineering spark in WA students
- 25 Feb - Community groups and charities to benefit from Synergy’s solar fund
- 9 Feb - Latest battery storage trial to benefit hundreds of WA homes
2020
- 16 December - Midday Saver trial helps customers harness renewable energy
- 7 December - Synergy solar boost for WAs social housing
- 27 November - Synergy plugs Kojonup in as electric vehicle link to Great Southern
- 20 November - Solar donations power WA not-for-profits
- 21 October - Nominate Your Neighbour and brighten Christmas for our community heroes
- 19 October - eV Challenge comes to Perths north
- 12 October - Synergy donates robots to Atwell Primary School
- 8 October - 2020 Annual Report
- 4 March - Collie Small Grants 2020
- 10 February - Australian-first battery storage trial comes to Perth
- 4 February - Bright sparks debut in Synergy's new grad program
- 3 February - Solar boost for WA charities enters third year
- 10 January - Muja volunteers inject new life into Collie
2019
- 17 December - Future of WA energy generation commences with young talent
- 2 December - Synergy announces new board appointment
- 25 November - Synergy celebrates diversity at 2019 Pride Parade
- 7 November - Solar powers a brighter future for WA charities
- 30 October - Electric Vehicle challenge attracts interstate talent
- 14 October - Nominate a Neighbour for a brighter Christmas